Disappointed (Hong Kong IT office) - Senior Software Engineer DP World Employee Review

1.0
Mar 16, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Initial salary is good, no need to learn new technologies, onsite chances.

Cons

1. The IT department which develops and supports its own Terminal operating system software, uses ancient technologies and many manual processes, which are extremely complex and obsolete from the market now as well. 2. The developer is always under the threat. And he will be responsible for almost everything. 3. So called task owners and managers are working there for years and they are also outdated in terms of technology. In addition they don't intend to finish the task instead stretching it to the limits. 4. The office culture is like a school, you have to come at exact 8:30am and leave only after 6:30pm. And in between they have 2 hours of break (yes they do..) which is useless for the one who doesn't want it. You have to wear formals. No flexibility. 5. Micro management on employees, from the timings to your attitude. They have CCT cameras everywhere and extremely restricted internet access. And they can literally fire you if you clicked or installed any 3rd party software by mistake. 6. Hire and fire policy if you are a contractor. Even after 5-6 years of working you could be fired by saying "your performance is not good".

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5.0
Jan 13, 2026
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Pros

Exceptional pay. Decent working conditions

Cons

Getting fat from the great meal plans they offer

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DP World Response
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We thank you for your endorsement. With employee-centricity and well-being at the centre of our people's practices, we are happy to see you thriving at DP World. We hope you continue enjoy working with us to develop trade solutions for the future.
2.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hybrid role, I like my new boss, good learning experiene, nice office.

Cons

Hybrid is 1 day at home 4 in. They did bait and switch. Offered free healthcare then started to charge and make you pay your 6k out of pocket in HSA. Then the next you they took away bonuses for freight forwarding. So I'm 2 years in naking more but bringing home less. They do not respect workers and dont want work live balances. They are putting the horse behind cart being built. No one knows what they are doing in FF. IT fixes something and creates more problems. Former CEO was involved with Epstien and is still a contractor with the company. Hopefully no more layoffs will happen.

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